Challenger 604
Range
4027 NM
7,458 km
Max Speed
Mach 0.82
Capacity
Up to 8
Avionics
General Electric
Engines
CF34-3B
Origin
Canada
About the Challenger 604
The Bombardier Challenger 604 is a large cabin business jet from Bombardier's Challenger family. It is an important part of Bombardier's private aviation history, serving owners, corporate flight departments, charter operators, and special mission users with a blend of speed, cabin utility, and proven systems for its generation.
4,027 Nautical Mile Range
Mission capability suited to transcontinental and transatlantic missions with large-cabin comfort.
Mach 0.82 Top Speed
High-speed performance for its class and production era.
Challenger Family Heritage
A notable Bombardier model that helped define the Challenger product line.
CF34-3B Engines
Twin General Electric turbofans shape the aircraft's performance and maintenance profile.
Milestones
4,027 Nautical Mile Range
Mission capability suited to transcontinental and transatlantic missions with large-cabin comfort.
Challenger 604 Specifications
Performance
With a maximum range of approximately 4,027 nautical miles and a top operating speed of Mach 0.82, the Challenger 604 is designed for transcontinental and transatlantic missions with large-cabin comfort. Its 41,000 ft service ceiling, published runway performance, and mature support ecosystem make it a relevant aircraft for buyers evaluating capability, acquisition cost, and mission fit.
Powerplant
The Challenger 604 is powered by two General Electric CF34-3B turbofan engines, each rated at approximately 8,729 pounds of thrust. This powerplant pairing defines much of the aircraft's climb, cruise, maintenance, and operating-cost profile, especially for legacy operators comparing engine programs and inspection status.
Operating Weights
Operating weights dictate the structural limits and mission profile of the aircraft. With an MTOW of 48,000 lbs, the Challenger 604 offers a high payload-to-range ratio.
Challenger 604 Interior
Cabin Specs
The Challenger 604 cabin provides a wide large-cabin layout with generous aisle space and club seating options. Cabin dimensions are approximately 28.3 ft long, 8.2 ft wide, and 6.1 ft high, with seating for up to 12 passengers depending on layout and about 115 cubic feet of baggage capacity.
Explore Cabin InteriorOperating Economics
Based on an assumed utilization of 350 flight hours annually.
Variable Costs
Fixed Costs
Annual Budget
$1.60M
Estimated Total Spend
Bombardier Challenger 604 Vs
BombardierChallenger 604 In Focus | BombardierChallenger 600 | BombardierChallenger 601 | BombardierChallenger 605 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Range | 4,027 nm | 2,900 nm | 3,370 nm | 4,000 nm |
| Top Speed | 0.82 Mach | 0.82 Mach | 0.82 Mach | 0.82 Mach |
| Capacity | 12 pax | 12 pax | 12 pax | 12 pax |
| Est. Base Price | $27.0M | $9.0M | $13.0M | $32.0M |
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Planepedia Analysis
The Bombardier Challenger 604 remains useful to understand because it shaped Bombardier's position in business aviation. With 365 aircraft delivered, it offers buyers and researchers a clear view of how the Challenger line evolved in range, cabin design, avionics, and operating economics.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Bombardier Challenger 604 had an estimated new list price of about $27.0M. Current pre-owned values vary significantly by year, total time, engine status, avionics, inspection history, and interior condition.
The Challenger 604 has a maximum range of approximately 4,027 nautical miles under typical published long-range cruise assumptions.
The Challenger 604 can reach a top operating speed of about Mach 0.82, with normal cruise speeds varying by altitude, weight, and mission profile.
Depending on cabin configuration, the Challenger 604 can accommodate up to 12 passengers.